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Creating isolation surge capacity.

Alan C Lynch¹, Theresa Koller, Joseph A Cocciardi

¹Safety & Security for St. Luke's Health Network, Bethlehem, PA, USA.

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|September 20, 2008

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A health system created isolation surge capacity by converting existing spaces with commercial equipment and expert help, funded by a government grant. This plan enhances healthcare preparedness for public health emergencies.

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Remote Laboratory Management: Respiratory Virus Diagnostics

Remote Laboratory Management: Respiratory Virus Diagnostics

Published on: April 6, 2019

Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Public Health Preparedness
Infectious Disease Control

Background:

Healthcare systems require adaptable infrastructure to manage infectious disease outbreaks.
Surge capacity planning is crucial for maintaining patient care during public health crises.
Existing hospital infrastructure often needs modification to meet specialized isolation requirements.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline a strategic plan for developing isolation surge capacity within a multi-hospital system.
To demonstrate the feasibility of converting existing spaces for enhanced patient isolation.
To detail the resource requirements and funding mechanisms for surge capacity expansion.

Main Methods:

A five-hospital, 800-bed health system was used as the case study.
Development of a conversion plan utilizing commercially available equipment.
Integration of consultative technical expertise for specialized requirements.
Securing government grant funding for the project.

Main Results:

A comprehensive plan was successfully developed for converting existing spaces into isolation units.
The plan leveraged readily available commercial equipment and expert consultation.
Government grant funding facilitated the financial requirements for the expansion.
The project established a scalable model for increasing isolation capacity.

Conclusions:

Health systems can effectively develop isolation surge capacity through strategic planning and resource integration.
The conversion of existing spaces is a viable and cost-effective approach to enhance preparedness.
Collaboration with technical experts and securing external funding are key to successful implementation.